How To Fix WF012 - Process type is locked by another agent/session

WF012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Process type is locked by another agent/session

What causes this issue?

The process is locked by another user or another session of your own.
When the process definition is being edited, a process requiring this
definition cannot be executed.
Process type X can also not be changed while a process of type X is
running.

System Response

The action cannot currently be carried out and was rejected.

How to fix this error?

Please repeat the action later or inform the user &V1& who has locked
the process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF012 - Process type is locked by another agent/session ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF012 - Process type is locked by another agent/session
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a workflow process type is currently locked by another user or session. The lock prevents simultaneous changes or processing to ensure data consistency and integrity. Typically, this happens if:
  
  Another user or session is editing or processing the same workflow process type.
  A previous session did not release the lock properly due to an abnormal termination or system issue.
  There is a deadlock or long-running transaction holding the lock.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, process types are objects that define the structure and behavior of workflows. To avoid conflicts, SAP locks these objects when they are being edited or processed. If you try to access or modify a process type that is already locked, you get the WF012 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock Owner:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check which user/session holds the lock on the workflow process type.
  Look for